WHAT IS THE POSTOPERATIVE COURSE LIKE?
For a single-level fusion, we use a soft collar for immobilization. For multiple levels, we usually recommend a more rigid collar. The soft or rigid collar immobilization will continue for 6 weeks after the surgery. After that, we will have you wear the soft collar just for sleeping. Usually by 3 months, we can tell by x-ray if the fusion is healed.
